Chili cook-off heats up in Caseville

STACY LANGLEY

Published 10:59 am, Monday, April 25, 2016

Both professional and amateurs are welcome to take part in the Chili Cook-Off where the chamber will be awarding prizes to the winners.

Sally Stewart, coordinator of the Caseville Chamber of Commerce, said that anyone who would like to make their chili vote count can stop by the Caseville Village Hall and test the recipes submitted by the amateurs in the contest.

The professional entries can be sampled at various businesses around the village including The Bay Cafe, Caseville IGA, Sweeties, Duftys Blue Water Inn, Leftys Diner, Todds Snack Pak, and even the new chef from the Port Elizabeth Grill will be taking part in the cook-off. Their chili can be sampled at the village hall.

Stewart said that a listing of the participating businesses will be available at the chamber office for those who wish to sample them.

There is no cost to participate in the cook-off, and theres still time to enter your chili right up to the deadline at 1 p.m. on Saturday. But keep in mind anyone who wishes to vote in the contest must have a Shanty Days button, said Stewart.

Buttons are available at a number of businesses throughout the village and at the chamber office for $3 each. The buttons will be required for a number of Shanty Day events.

Anyone wishing to participate can call ahead to register their chili or bring the chili to the hall before 1 p.m. Saturday. The voting will last until 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The winners will be announced at 4 p.m. at the village hall.

Prizes will be a $25 gift certificate for first place, $15 for second place and $10 for third in the amateur contest. Those businesses participating will be awarded a Chili-Cook-Off plaque. Stewart said last years winner was The Bay Cafe.